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Control your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes. See your eye care specialist at least yearly, especially if you have risk factors for retinal detachment.
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In diseases such as diabetes, with a high incidence of retinal disease, routine eye examinations can detect early changes. Early treatment can prevent both progressing to detachment and blindness from other events like hemorrhage.
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To prevent retinal detachment, people should be keenly aware of eye function and diseases that may affect it. Regular eye examinations can detect changes that the patient may not notice.
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Most eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective eyewear. Nearly 2.5 million people in the United States suffer eye injuries each year. Nearly 1 million lose some degree of vision as a result. Most of the injuries could have been prevented by wearing the proper protective eyewear. Special eyewear is needed even if you usually wear prescription eyeglasses.
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury Eye injuries affect more than 1,000,000 people every year, yet 90 percent of these injuries are preventable with the use of appropriate safety eyewear. Consider these reminders from Prevent Blindness America and discuss these with your adolescent:
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List of online resources to find additional information on eye care This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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Glossary of terms relating to eye care [back to top] abscess - pocket of pus.
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Often, people with vision problems wait far longer than necessary or sensible before getting an eye examination. Everyone should have a regular exam every year or two.
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Detailed information on eye care specialists An ophthalmologist is either a medical doctor (M.D.) or an osteopathic physician (D.O.) who specializes in comprehensive eye care and provides examinations, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are skilled in all facets of eye care, from prescribing eyeglasses or contact lenses to performing intricate eye surgery. Many also choose to specialize in one particular disease or portion of the eye (i.e., pediatric ophthalmologist or glaucoma specialist).
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Detailed information on eye care, including anatomy of the eye, eye care specialists, eye examinations, correcting or improving vision, low vision, eye disorders, and eye safety
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Detailed information on eye disorders in children Eye Care Home Anatomy of the Eye
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Detailed information on eye disorders in children Topic Index Anatomy of the Eye
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Detailed information on different eye care specialists, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and ocularists
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Detailed information on eye care, including anatomy of the eye, eye care specialists, eye examinations, correcting or improving vision, low vision, eye disorders, and eye safety
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List of online resources to find additional information on eye care This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury There are many important safety considerations when it comes to avoiding eye injuries. Listed below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on first-aid for eyes and eye safety To lessen the risk of permanent damage caused by eye injuries, it is important to treat eye injuries immediately. Consult your ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
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You may think we wear sunglasses for comfort and fashion. But here's another important reason to wear sunglasses: to protect the health of your eyes.
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Detailed information on first-aid for eyes and eye safety
To reduce the risk of permanent damage caused by eye injuries, it is important to treat eye injuries immediately. Consult your child's physician or ophthalmologist (eye care specialist) as soon as possible.
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury Eye injuries affect more than one million people every year. Consider these reminders from Prevent Blindness America for you and your child:
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury Eye injuries affect more than one million people every year. Consider these reminders from Prevent Blindness America:
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You may think wearing goggles is enough to protect your eyes, but many injuries can happen to your eyes that goggles won't prevent.
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury Eye injuries affect more than one million people every year, yet 90 percent of these injuries are preventable with the use of appropriate safety eyewear. Consider these reminders from Prevent Blindness America for you and your child:
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Sports is the leading cause of school-age children's eye injuries, but most of those injuries are preventable.
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Eye injuries can be painful and heartbreaking. Taking a moment to learn about common threats to your eyesight and that of your family could prevent a painful injury or a serious loss of eyesight.
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The sports that cause the most injuries are basketball, baseball, pool sports and racket sports. But any sport that involves a projectile is considered hazardous to the eyes.
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Detailed information on eye safety at the computer and ways to avoid eye strain
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If you spend hours each day working at a computer screen, you may experience eyestrain, blurred vision, itchy eyes, and occasional double vision.
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Meal planning and blood sugar monitoring. Medicines and multiple injections. The day-in and day-out requirements of diabetes management can overwhelm those with this chronic disease.
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